Sr. Technical Designer - Contemporary Brand Job at Fourth Floor in New York

Our client, a contemporary clothing brand, is looking for a Sr. Technical Designer to join their team in NYC! Oversee technical design and garment execution across woven, knit, and fully fashioned categories, ensuring high-quality standards and design integrity are maintained throughout pre-production and production. Serve as the liaison for implementing and integrating a new PLM system, ensuring accurate data entry and seamless workflow. Manage all aspects of technical sample approvals, from development through production, while maintaining consistency in fit and construction. Supervise and provide guidance to freelance and full-time technical design staff, fostering alignment with team goals. Partner with design and production teams to provide expertise on garment construction, proportion, and fit, while upholding seasonal concepts and commercial viability. Lead and document production fittings, delivering clear and actionable technical notes to factories and cross-functional partners. Communicate daily with international factory partners to ensure proper execution of design details and resolve technical issues in a timely manner. Collaborate with design on final fittings, alterations, and product shoots to ensure garments reflect intended aesthetic and brand standards. Analyze customer and sales feedback in partnership with production leadership to continuously refine fit, construction, and overall product quality. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field. Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, and fit, with the ability to provide clear technical guidance to both internal teams and external vendors. Experience managing and mentoring technical design teams or freelancers. Proficiency with PLM/PDM systems and the ability to lead system integration projects. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with design, production, and overseas factories. Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of improving product quality and maintaining design integrity.